House report

5845 Willows Ave

1 story · 2,400 sqft · RM1 · built 1915

Entity-held · assessed $167K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $165K. On the 5800 block of Willows Ave.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$2,343/year

2026 taxable assessment $167,400 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $165,400; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Official current account balanceCheck live

A Tax Center balance is net of bills, payments, credits, interest, and adjustments. A credit—or an amount due—is not automatically “back taxes.”

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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $1,918.15 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2011$46.97 total · $0.00 principal · $0.01 interest · $19.81 penalty2012$72.73 total · $0.00 principal · $19.76 interest · $21.87 penalty2013$82.49 total · $0.00 principal · $27.26 interest · $22.65 penalty2014$250.70 total · $0.00 principal · $68.35 interest · $57.42 penalty2015$386.91 total · $116.10 principal · $67.00 interest · $58.11 penalty2016$1,078.35 total · $907.91 principal · $13.62 interest · $9.08 penalty

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

What stands out

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History

Record summary

8 L&I violations incl VACANT BLDG UNSEC/UNSAFE CSU (2007); 2 L&I violations (2009); L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed (2010); Inspection passed (2013); 9 L&I violations (2022); L&I: 4 failed, 1 passed (2022); Inspection passed (2023).

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What to do with this

The record, translated into moves — what a buyer, the owner, and a landlord would each want to check next under Philadelphia's actual rules.

If you’re buying

Built 1915: lead rules apply

Federal law requires a lead-paint disclosure at sale for any pre-1978 home. If it will be rented, Philadelphia also requires a lead-safe or lead-free certificate before a rental license can issue.

If you own it

$1,918 in the historical tax ledger through 2016

Historical context only, not a current payoff figure; that ledger also contains a lien entry. Verify today's balance and lien status directly with Philadelphia Revenue before relying on it.

Construction next door (5844 Willows Ave, 2025)

Excavation deeper than 5 feet, or within 10 feet of an adjacent structure, legally requires the developer to survey neighboring homes first and give owners 10 days' written notice. Insist on the pre-construction survey — it is your evidence if cracks appear.

If you’re the landlord

If it is rented, verify the Rental License

The fetched license records do not show an active Rental License. Ownership type or a tax mailing address does not prove that tenants occupy the property; if it is rented, verify the current license and legal occupancy in eCLIPSE.

Derived from the fetched property records and linked City guidance as of 2026. Assessment treatment is not a substitute for an exemption approval, live balance, title report, license, occupancy certificate, or inspection. Informational only — not legal, tax, or investment advice.

Who's behind it

S V S B INC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 4637 N 13th St, Philadelphia PA, 19140

Assessment and tax history

Every fetched annual City assessment for this house, compared with its block and ZIP. The figures show assessment change, the billed-year tax estimate, dated tax records, and recorded transfers. They do not estimate market appreciation or investment return.

Assessed value
$167,400
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $165,400 · built 1915
Price / sq ft
$69
block $79 · below block
Assessment change
+193%
+10%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -1% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,343
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
0

Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line

$0$250K$500KZIP 19143 median$165K2006201020142018202220262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19143 medianAssessmentL&I violationInspectionLicense

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record27 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  4. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)
  5. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES
  6. L&I violationMECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
  7. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  8. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)
  9. L&I violationSINGLE STATION SMKE ALRM REQ'D
  10. LicenseRental
  11. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  12. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  13. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  14. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)
  15. L&I violationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)
  16. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  17. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSEC/UNSAFE CSU
  18. L&I violationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
  19. L&I violationFLOOR/CEILING PARTIALLY COLL
  20. L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
  21. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  22. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  23. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  24. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  25. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. InspectionCSUINITIAL

The paper trail

8 L&I violations incl VACANT BLDG UNSEC/UNSAFE CSU (2007); 2 L&I violations (2009); L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed (2010); Inspection passed (2013); 9 L&I violations (2022); L&I: 4 failed, 1 passed (2022); Inspection passed (2023).

  1. 2007 8 L&I violations incl VACANT BLDG UNSEC/UNSAFE CSUL&I
  2. 2009 2 L&I violationsL&I
  3. 2010 L&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  4. 2013 Inspection passedL&I visit
  5. 2022 9 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 4 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  6. 2023 Inspection passedL&I visit

Browse the source ledger

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Browse 32 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-108305 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-004532 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case CF-2022-108301 · Violation VI-2022-080219 · Code 9-3902 (1) · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  4. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2022-108305 · Violation VI-2022-080224 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  5. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES

    Case CF-2022-108305 · Violation VI-2022-080225 · Code PM15-304.13 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  6. ViolationMECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

    Case CF-2022-108305 · Violation VI-2022-080226 · Code PM15-603.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-004532 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-108301

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-108305 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  10. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2022-004532 · Violation VI-2022-003322 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  11. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2022-004532 · Violation VI-2022-003323 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  12. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case CF-2022-004532 · Violation VI-2022-003324 · Code FC-13-915.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  13. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case CF-2022-004532 · Violation VI-2022-003325 · Code 9-3902 (2) · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  14. ViolationSINGLE STATION SMKE ALRM REQ'D

    Case CF-2022-004532 · Violation VI-2022-003326 · Code FC-13-907.2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  15. LicenseRental

    License 652287 · Inactive

    SVSB INC · Expires 2026-04-30 · Inactive 2026-06-29

  16. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 222215 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  17. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 222215 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 222215 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  19. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)

    Case 222215 · Violation 1579363 · Code PM-302.2/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  20. ViolationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)

    Case 222215 · Violation 1579364 · Code PM-304.4/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  21. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSEC/UNSAFE CSU

    Case 128458 · Violation 681535 · Code PM-307.1/19 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  22. ViolationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

    Case 128458 · Violation 681536 · Code PM-307.1/3 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  23. ViolationFLOOR/CEILING PARTIALLY COLL

    Case 128458 · Violation 681537 · Code PM-307.1/6 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  24. ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

    Case 128458 · Violation 681534 · Code PM-307.1/12 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  25. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 128458 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  26. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 105846 · Violation 520315 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  27. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 105846 · Violation 520313 · Code A-503.2/2 · COMPLIED

    Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  28. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 105846 · Violation 520314 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  29. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 105846 · Violation 520316 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 105846 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 105846 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  32. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 59392 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

What this record suggests

The timeline preserves the dated City rows that matched this parcel. It is a sequence to verify, not a conclusion about present condition.

Unavailable when this report assembled: certifications. Unavailable does not mean no record.

Flags: historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $2K with a lien entry. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

The property, on paper

The city assessor's field record — the physical spec sheet behind the assessed number.

Stories
1
Interior
2,400 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,840 sqft
Exterior condition
Below average
city code 5
Interior condition
Below average
city code 5
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
RM1
city zoning code

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Run the numbers

What owning 5845 Willows Ave takes, at your price and your rate. Taxes start with an annual estimate from the City’s taxable assessment, not a current bill or balance; rent starts at the area median. Assessed value is not an asking price — set the price slider to the real one.

$165K
20%
6.875%
$950/mo

When this house last sold (2008) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.03% — Freddie Mac's average that year.

Mortgage
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
+ taxes & insurance
Estimated cash needed
down + 4% planning allowance
Modeled cash flow
rent − shown costs · /mo
Modeled cap rate
modeled NOI ÷ price
Modeled cash-on-cash
modeled year-1 return

Scenario for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $1,400/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance, and buyer cash equal to the down payment plus 4%. Taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment, not a live Tax Center balance. Cash flow and returns exclude vacancy, management, utilities, HOA or condo fees, leasing costs, income tax, and unplanned capital work.

Block context

5845 Willows Ave sits on the 5800 block of Willows Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 5843 Willows Ave  ·  5847 Willows Ave

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 6:18 PM ET. Available City datasets are queried from OpenDataPhilly (phl.carto.com) and the cited City ArcGIS feeds; record queries paginate rather than silently taking a first page. For this property: Permits: queried · Violations: queried · Investigations: queried · Appeals: queried · Licenses: queried · Building certifications: unavailable. “Unavailable” means the source query failed or was not supplied, not “no record.” Reports re-pull on view after seven days and on an overnight rolling schedule; citywide benchmarks recompute weekly. Source dates still govern: the parcel-level tax-delinquency snapshot is June 2022 and the separate detailed tax ledger ends in 2016, so neither establishes today’s balance. The live balance and date-effective payoff must be verified in Tax Center. AI-written passages are grounded in the assembled record and rejected if they state a number the record does not hold.

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